Guy Bourgouin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Guy Bourgouin MPP
Bourgouin in 2019
Critic, Francophone Affairs
Incumbent
Assumed office August 23, 2018
Leader	Marit Stiles
Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Mushkegowuk—James Bay
Incumbent
Assumed office June 7, 2018
Preceded by	Riding established
Personal details
Born	Dubreuilville, Ontario, Canada
Political party	New Democratic
Occupation	Union leader

Guy Bourgouin is a Canadian politician. He is a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) in Ontario. He was first elected in the 2018 provincial election. He represents the area called Mushkegowuk—James Bay. He is a member of the Ontario New Democratic Party.

Bourgouin was born and grew up in Dubreuilville, Ontario. He is from the Métis community. Before becoming an MPP, he was a leader in a workers' union. This union was the United Steelworkers local in Kapuskasing.

Guy Bourgouin's Political Journey

Becoming an MPP

In the 2018 election, Guy Bourgouin was elected. He won in the new area of Mushkegowuk—James Bay. He was one of three MPPs with Indigenous heritage elected that year. The other two were Suze Morrison and Sol Mamakwa. They were also from the New Democratic Party.

Working for Road Safety

Throughout his time as an MPP, Bourgouin has often spoken about making roads safer. This is especially true for roads in Northern Ontario. In June 2019, he introduced his first bill. A bill is a proposed law. This bill suggested better winter road care for Ontario Highway 11 and Ontario Highway 17. However, this bill did not pass. The Progressive Conservatives voted against it in November.

In November 2023, Bourgouin suggested a new law. It was called Chad's Law. This law was named after Chad Bélanger from Kapuskasing. Chad was badly hurt in a car crash. The law would have stopped drivers from crossing a double-yellow line to pass other cars. This rule is already in place in every other province in Canada. The legislature did not vote on this bill.

Improving Healthcare Access

Guy Bourgouin has also worked to get more healthcare services for Northern Ontario. He has talked about problems with care for pregnant people. He has also pointed out that there are not enough healthcare services in French.

Addressing Housing Issues

Bourgouin has also spoken out about the housing crisis. He has criticized the government led by Doug Ford. He believes they have not done enough to help with the housing problems in the Attawapiskat First Nation.

Current Role in Government

As of July 28, 2025, Guy Bourgouin has important roles. He is the Official Opposition critic for Francophone Affairs. This means he watches how the government handles issues for French-speaking people. He is also the critic for Mining, Natural Resources, and Forestry.

Recent Election Results

Guy Bourgouin won his seat in the 2025 Ontario general election. He won by only four votes. A recount of the votes is expected to happen.

Electoral Information